noun
zit
ZIHT
Zit (noun) means a pimple, especially one on the face. Example: “She covered the zit on her chin with concealer before the photo.”
noun
1
A pimple, especially one on the face.
"I can't help thinking how little good all that working out did him. I think the only thing he ever got out of it was more zits."
— J. Lawrence Hagen, Pinball 1959 (1968)
"She covered the zit on her chin with concealer before the photo."
How to use zit
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishAn informal word for a spot or pimple on the skin.
When to use it
Casual and slightly juvenile in tone; "pimple" or "spot" reads more neutral.
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Etymology
Of uncertain origin, first recorded among North American teenagers in the 1960s; related informally to German Zitze ("nipple").
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Frequently asked questions
What does “zit” mean?
The word “zit” means a pimple, especially one on the face. In plain terms, an informal word for a spot or pimple on the skin.
How do you pronounce “zit”?
“Zit” is pronounced ZIHT (/ˈzɪt/ in IPA).
How do you use “zit” in a sentence?
Here is “zit” used in a sentence: “She covered the zit on her chin with concealer before the photo.”
What part of speech is “zit”?
“Zit” is a noun.
Where does the word “zit” come from?
The word “zit” dates back to around 1960 and comes from German. Of uncertain origin, first recorded among North American teenagers in the 1960s; related informally to German Zitze ("nipple").
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